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​​​Mechanical Lead Engineer

£58k per annum
Full-time
Mechanical Lead Engineer – FM Service Provider – City of London – Up to £58,000 per annum

CBW is working with a leading Facilities Management provider seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead Engineer to oversee the day-to-day maintenance operations within a prestigious commercial building, covering both landlord and tenant areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Mechanical Engineer with previous leadership experience to manage a small team of engineers while remaining hands-on with maintenance duties. You will be responsible for ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Acting as the main technical point of contact, you will work closely with the management team to ensure the smooth running of the building, maintain statutory compliance, oversee specialist subcontractors and provide technical support to the engineering team. You will also be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with clients and occupiers, ensuring a consistently high level of service.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40-hour week)

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as the lead engineer on site, overseeing a small team of engineers while remaining hands-on with maintenance
  • Ensure the efficient delivery of planned preventative and reactive maintenance across landlord and tenant areas
  • Provide day-to-day support and technical guidance to the on-site engineers
  • Coordinate and supervise specialist contractors carrying out maintenance and project works
  • Manage the permit-to-work system and review RAMS before works commence
  • Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety legislation and company procedures
  • Monitor service delivery through CAFM systems, ensuring maintenance records are accurate and up to date
  • Carry out fault finding, diagnostics and repairs across mechanical and electrical building services
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with the client, occupiers and key stakeholders
  • Support small project works and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Assist the Account Manager with quotations, technical recommendations and contractor management
  • Monitor KPIs and SLAs, ensuring contractual obligations are consistently achieved
  • Carry out regular site inspections to maintain engineering standards and compliance
Requirements
  • City & Guilds Level 2/3 Mechanical or equivalent recognised qualification
  • Previous experience as a Lead Engineer, Shift Leader or Senior Engineer within Facilities Management
  • Strong knowledge of commercial building services and M&E maintenance
  • Experience managing or supervising a small team of engineers
  • Willingness to remain hands-on with planned and reactive maintenance
  • Experience overseeing subcontractors and ensuring site compliance
  • Familiarity with CAFM systems and maintenance reporting
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills
  • A proactive, organised approach with strong technical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently while supporting the wider contract team
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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